Getting a good bargain is quite rewarding and good for the bank account! Instead of spending £300-£400 on commuting bike I decided to go frugal and bought a beaten up (but very sturdy) giant mountain bike. For £30 it was a great deal - the front derailleur needs replacing (or just taking off and turning into a fixed gear!)

(Original post by Armadillo)
Instead of spending £300-£400 on commuting bike I decided to go frugal and bought a beaten up (but very sturdy) giant mountain bike. For £30 it was a great deal - the front derailleur needs replacing (or just taking off and turning into a fixed gear!)

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Not quite in the same league, but I got a second hand roadie on ebay for less than a third of the price the original owner paid for it, despite only having it about 6 months. Counts as a win for me. £750 bike for £200? I think so.